New ‘Feather Alert’ goes online in North Dakota on August 1

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - After being introduced and passed in the 2025 North Dakota Legislature, the Feather Alert will launch on August 1. The Feather Alert is an emergency system that will send out urgent messages to the public to help locate …

North Dakota Commerce to eliminate extra legislative session pay as state begins DOGE effort

The North Dakota Department of Commerce immediately identified a cost saving Wednesday during the first meeting of the state’s DOGE task force – eliminating bonuses paid to employees during the legislative session. Twenty-nine Commerce employees received …

Energy CEOs make case to North Dakota officials for $500M gas pipeline financial backstop

BISMARCK -- Executives from a large North Dakota utility and another company backed by one of the state's most prominent oilmen pitched separate natural gas pipeline projects on Wednesday, July 30, seeking to secure a huge financial guarantee from the …

New Feather Alert system to launch in North Dakota on Friday

North Dakota Mill Reports Profit Increase

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Mill today reported record profits of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s record of over $20.7 million. “The dedicated team at the North Dakota Mill delivered another …

North Dakota lawmakers to meet on personal security after Minnesota attacks

BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers will soon take a closer look at their personal safety. In two weeks, a legislative committee consisting of leaders from both chambers will gather to discuss new security measures for lawmakers. The meeting follows the June …

The Biggest Wildfires in South Dakota History

So, I'm guessing this is just the way it is during the summer in Sioux Falls? Wildfire smoke is making Sioux Falls increasingly hazy. Especially smoke in South Dakota from Canadian wildfires. It's like a Mary Poppins that nobody wants. The wind …

Sun Country 737-800 Diverts To North Dakota…With My Kids Onboard!

My children experienced something I never have in my millions of miles of flying: a weather-related diversion onboard. While we are dealing with tsunami warnings on the West Coast, the weather in the Midwest has been bad for several days. Earlier this week …

North Dakota Heat Got You Melting? 10 Cool Hacks to Chill Out Fast

August starts on Friday, and if you have lived in North Dakota for a while, you know that we could still see some hot days ahead. We all know our state is known for our picturesque landscapes, friendly communities, and, of course, the wild temperature …

Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota opens scholarship applications for students going into medical field

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s population has continued to grow, and the need for doctors is also growing. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Caring Foundation aims to address the shortage by offering students scholarships. “Over thirty percent …